Parish Life

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Administration		Contact: Colleen Sargent-Day csargent@stbernardappleton.org
Ministry #	Opportunity	Description	Commitment
101	Parish Council Volunteer	One of two governing bodies of the Parish.	3 years. Meets on 3rd Tuesday of the month.
102	Finance Council Volunteer	One of two governing bodies of the Parish.	3 years. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
103	Personnel Committee	Oversees personnel and staff processes.	Meets four times a year.
104	Building & Grounds Comm.	Makes recommendations for building/maintenance.	Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month.
105	Building & Grounds Helper	Assist with Building and Grounds projects based on skills.	As projects are needed.
106	Receptionist	Answer phones, assist office visitors and basic clerical.	AM or PM weekdays or Sunday AM (based on your preference).
107	Inserts and Mailings	Bulletin inserts, labeling, sorting for special projects.	Daytime hours as needed.
110	St. Bernard at Home	Write articles for our newsletter.	Published quarterly
112	Phone Caller	Assist with calling parishioners. (Script provided)	As needed, on your availability.
114	Collection Counters	Count collections on Sundays and/or Holy Days.	Once every other month for 3 hours.
115	Stewardship of Sharing	Assist in planning/implementing our annual sharing drive.	Meets in Fall.
116	Fund Raising	Raise funds for capital projects, endowment, special needs.	As needed, on your availability.
365	Computer Data Entry	Data entry for visitation ministries	Weekly or as available

Community Enrichment		Contact: Pam Mullins pmullins@stbernardappleton.org
Ministry #	Opportunity	Description	Comment
108	Host Events	Help with registering or hosting people at Parish events.	As needed.
111	Bake Snacks	Bake snacks for Parish events or for the needy.	As needed.
400	Welcoming Committee	Help create a welcoming environment for newcomers.	Sunday AM in September and April and on Welcoming Sundays.
401	Call Newcomers	Contact and join newcomer for Parish events.	As needed on your availability.
402	Church Women United	Join women of other Christian faiths for fellowship.	Monthly meetings.
403	Ladies Fall Dinner	Organize and cleanup at annual dinner.	September. One evening.
404	April Rummage Sale	Organize, and/or cleanup at the rummage sale.	April. Two days.
405	Ladies Spring Dinner	Organize and cleanup for Spring dinner.	May. One evening.
406	Ladies of St. Bernard	Plan events and distribution of fund raising to charities. All ladies of Parish are invited.	Couple of meetings per year.
407	Senior Group	Setup, cook, serve, cleanup for senior gatherings.	December and May
408	Widows/Widowers	Gatherings 4th Wednesday Sept. to May. Six week grief session after Easter.	Attend when available and setup/cleanup.
411	Young Adults	Planning, serving and gathering with 21-40 yr olds.	Committee meets 4 times/yr or events.
413	Mission Group	Create quilts donated to Fox Valley Organization.	Monthly. 1st Wed of the month.
414	Parish Picnic	Help with the Parish picnic.	Weekend in summer.
415	Crafty Ladies	Make crafts for annual Bazaar (proceeds to charity).	Tuesday AM Weekly or when available. Can be done at home.
416-422	Coffee and Rolls	Serve coffee and rolls after 8:30 or 10:15AM Mass.	One Sunday a month.
417	Funeral Dinners	Prepare, serve and cleanup for dinners following funerals.	As needed, on your availability.
418-419	Nursery Sitting During Mass	Baby-sit for children at 8:30 or 10:15AM Mass.	1 1/2 hrs per month. Virtus training and background check required.
420	Men of St. Bernard	Active participation in committee work.	As needed, on your availability.
421	Men's Ministry	Annual retreat and monthly opportunities for men to gather and grow in faith.	Quarterly planning mtgs. or just attend.

Faith Formation		Contact: Jane Angha lhecht@stbernardappleton.org
Ministry #	Opportunity	Description	Commitment
201	Board of Faith Formation	Provide direction for total Parish Education.	Monthly meeting 1st Thursday of the month & Special Events.
202	Adult Faith Formation	Plan and host programs for Adult Faith Formation.	Meets 4 times a year & Special Events.
204	RCIA Team	Assist in preparing classes/liturgies for RCIA process.	Tuesday evenings (Sept. to April).
205	Adult Confirmation Team	Assist in process for Adult Confirmation Candidates.	Work with candidates.
206	Returning Catholics Sponsor	Attend sessions for those returning to Catholic Church.	Six Thursdays Fall and/or Spring.
210	Youth Ministry Committee	Advisory committee for youth and adults.	Three times per year.
231 234	Catechist	Grades 1-10 or confirmation. List your preference.	Wed. 4:30 or 6:30PM during school year. Virtus training and background check required.
236-238	Substitute Catechist	Grades 1-10 or confirmation. Substitute.	As needed, on your availability. Virtus training and background check required.
239	Aide to Catechists	Assist catechist in classroom.	Wed. 4:30 or 6:30PM during school year. Virtus training and background check required.
244	Children's Liturgy of the Word	Lead children in a short lesson on Sunday readings.	Sun. 8:30AM Virtus training and background check required.
245	Vacation Bible Catechist	Lead children in a scripture session. All materials provided.	9AM to Noon, 1 week in Summer. Virtus training and background check required.
246	Vacation Bible School Aide	Assist catechist, crafts or coordinate during VBS.	9AM to Noon, 1 week in Virtus training and background check required. Summer.
247	Cafe Drop in	Help serve or cleanup our meal between Faith Formation sessions.	Wed. 5:30-6:30PM on Faith Formation nights.
248	Children's Liturgy of the Word	Lead children in a short lesson on Sunday readings.	Sun. 10:15AM Virtus training and background check required.

Family Life		Contact: Pam Mullins pmullins@stbernardappleton.org
Ministry #	Opportunity	Description	Comment
330	Family Ministry Team	Plan and evaluate family activities.	Meets 3 times per year & events.
331	Parent/Family Programs	Prepare, host, cleanup or facilitate parent/family programs.	As needed, on your availability.
332	Family Service Projects	Develop and participate in family projects.	As needed, on your availability.
335	Mom's Group, Daytime	Open to Moms of all ages. Child care is shared.	Weekly.
336	Mom's Group, Evenings	Open to Moms of all ages. Child care is shared.	Monthly.
337	Single Parent Support	Join others in facing concerns/interests of single parents.	Based on group.

Music		Contract: Lori Hebel lhebel@stbernardappleton.org
Ministry #	Opportunity	Description	Commitment
600	Cantor	Sing at liturgies and serve as soloist for psalms/verses.	Once per month.
601	Chorale	Sing twice per month at 10:15AM Mass.	Wed. 7-8:30PM. Practice during school year.
602	Spirit Singers	Sing twice per month at 10:15 Mass.	Practice Tues 6:30-8:00PM. During school year.
603	Special Events Choir	Called together to sing for special events.	As needed, on your availability.
604	Instrumentalist	Assist as time/skill permits Please list instrument(s).	With choir or as needed.
605	Children's Choir	Grades 2nd and up.	Seasonal rehearsals.
606	Adult Handbell Choir	Members need basic skills in reading music.	Thurs. 7-8:45PM.
607	Youth Handbell Choir	Middle and High School students.	After school once a week.
609	Funeral Choir	Group of "on call" volunteers who sing for church funerals."	Usually late mornings with Mass at 11AM.

Out Reach		Contact: Pam Mullins pmullins@stbernardappleton.org
Ministry #	Opportunity	Description	Commitment
301	Social Justice	Work on specific Human Concerns issues.	Monthly meeting. 2nd Tuesday of the month.
302	Respect Life Committee	Develop parish/ community awareness on Respect for Life.	1st Tuesday every 3 months. 9AM
303	St. Vincent de Paul Society	Lend help to the needy and disadvantaged.	Monthly meeting. 1st Monday 6:30PM and/or MWF 10:00-Noon. Direct work.
250	Salvation Army Volunteer	Prepare/serve meals at Salvation Army (Holidays/Christmas).	As needed, on your availability.
251	Habitat for Humanity	Assist in building a portion of one house.	Tues or Sat. during Sept.
252	C.O.T.S. (Community Outreach Temporary Service)	Make meals for people in transition at group homes.	Two times/year on your availability.
253	Stewardship of Service	Assist in planning service opportunities for parishioners.	Monthly meetings on Tuesdays during school year.
312	Prison and Jail Visitor	Mentor or leader for planned programs for prisoners.	Training as needed.
313	Angel Tree Volunteer	Planning: Christmas gifts for children w/parent(s) in prison.	December 10-15 hours.
317	Sister Parish Team	Connecting with our Sister Parish, Holy Family in Pass Christian, MS	Monthly meetings
423	Rosaries for Missions	Make rosaries for third world country missions.	As needed, on your availability
Pastoral		Contact: Pam Mullins pmullins@stbernardappleton.org
Ministry #	Opportunity	Description	Commitment
203	Marriage Prep. Team	Meet with couples preparing for marriage. (training provided)	As needed, on your availability.
207	**Small Group Leader	Provide leadership for a small faith sharing group.	Based on group timing. Training provided.
208	**Small Faith-Sharing Group	Join a small faith sharing group.	Based on groups timing.
209	Library Aides/Helpers	Assist Parish librarian in the day to day operation.	Daytime or Wed. evenings or Sunday AM.
211	Small Group Team	Determines the direction and needs of our Small Groups ministry.	Monthly during the school year.
304	Nursing Home Visitor	Visit members of our Parish	Weekly commitment
305	Hospital Visitor	Visit members of our Parish who are hospitalized.	Based on your availability.
306	Homebound Visitor	Make regular social visits to the homebound.	Weekly or less. Virtus training & background check required.
307	Shut-In Help	Temporary volunteers to assist our shut-ins.	As needed, on your availability.
308	Eucharistic Minister to Sick	Bring Eucharist to homebound or shut-ins.	Weekly commitment. Virtus training & background check required.
309	Telephone caller to the Sick	Make regular phone calls to the homebound or shut-ins.	Weekly or less.
310	Send Sunshine Cards	Send cards to homebound and shut-ins.	Based on occasions.
311	Prayer Line Member	Member of a phone tree for praying for parishioner needs.	Weekly commitment or as needed.
314	Care Ministry	Listening presence for those in need during life changes.	Training and weekly/monthly commitment.
315	Stewardship of Prayer	Work with others who have a passion for growing prayer.	Prior to and during Lent. Meets monthly on Tuesday evenings.
316	Shawl Ministry	Knit/crochet shawls for the sick in our parish. Pattern provided.	Your availability
318	Life in the Spirit Team	Help lead a small group during Life in the Spirit.	8 weeks in January-February
338	Baptism Prep. Sessions	Help at baptism preparation sessions.	One per month on Monday evenings.
339	Baptism Ceremony	Setup supplies and greet families at baptism ceremony.	Monthly on Baptism Sundays.
350	Pregnancy/Birth Support	Meet with a woman/family related to pregnancy/birth	As needed, on your availability.
351	Pregnancy Complications	Meet with a woman/family in a pregnancy complication.	As needed, on your availability.
352	Fertility/Infertility Support	Meet with a woman/family for infertility support.	As needed, on your availability.
353	Adoption Support	Meet with a woman/family related to an adoption.	As needed, on your availability.
354	Infant/Child Crisis & Spec. Needs	Meet with a woman/family special needs support.	As needed, on your availability.
355	Miscarriage Support	Meet with a woman/family related to a miscarriage.	As needed, on your availability.
356	Infant/Child Death Support	Meet with a woman/family related to an infant/child death.	As needed, on your availability.
357	Grandparent Support	Meet with grandparent(s) related to infant/child issue.	As needed, on your availability.
358	Miscarriage, Infant, Child Memorial	Help with preparations/greeting at Memorial Loss.	Annual. At November 1st Service.
359	Family Support	Assist with family emergency needs.	As needed, on your availability.
362	Behind the Scenes Support	Crafts: sew, knit, crochet, mail, wrap, package.	As needed, on your availability.
363	Elizabeth Ministry	Support the sacred time of pregnancy, birth & adoption.	As needed, on your availability. Thursdays
364	Martha Ministry	Cook meals at the Parish for frozen food pantry.	Monthly. Thurs. AM or Thurs. PM.
412	Divorce Support	Join others with concerns/interests for divorced persons.	Fall and/or Spring. Session for 8 weeks on Sunday nights.

Worship/Liturgical		Contact: Lori Hebel lhebel@stbernardappleton.org
Ministry #	Opportunity	Description	Commitment
501	Worship/Spiritual Life Committee	Prepare Parish liturgical celebration.	Monthly. 2nd Tuesday. Also special events.
502	General Intercession	Use weekly resources to write Prayers of the Faithful.	Once a month.
503	Environment and Art for Church	Decorate Church/Narthex throughout the year.	Short or seasonal commitments.
504	Sacristan (Vessels)	Cleaning of Communion ware and other items.	Every 4 to 6 weeks.
505	Sacristan (Laundry)	Wash server robes and altar cloths as needed.	Every 4 to 6 weeks.
506	Sacristan (Sewing)	Create and/or mend various church items.	As needed, on your availability.
507	Sacristan (Flowers)	Maintain plants and flowers in the church.	Weekly
509-512	Lector	Proclaim the Scripture readings at Liturgy.	Once a month at your Mass preference.
513	Lector Substitute	Substitute lector for proclaiming the Scripture Readings.	As needed, on your availability.
514-517	Eucharistic Minister	Distribute Body and Blood of Christ at Mass.	Training, then once a month at your mass preference.
518	Eucharistic Minister Substitute	Distribute Body and Blood of Christ at Mass.	Training, then once a month as needed on your availability
519-522	Server	Substitute for serving at Liturgies.	Training, then once a month.
523	Server Substitute	Assist in welcoming and ushering at Mass.	Training, then once a month.
524-527	Hospitality Minister	Assist in welcoming and ushering at Mass.	Once a month.
528	Hospitality Substitute	Substitute for welcoming/ushering at Mass.	As needed, on your availability.
529	Funeral Ministry/Server	Serve as lector, server or Communion distributor at funerals.	As needed, on your availability.
530-533	Greeters	Families and people of all ages to serve as welcomers before Mass.	Once a month.
534	Greeter Substitutes	Families and people of all ages to serve as welcomers before Mass.	As needed, on your availability.
608	Liturgical Drama	Join others to act for special liturgical events.	As needed once/twice per year.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion:
Diocese requirements: age 18, confirmed, receive Eucharist, in good standing with Church, practicing Catholic.

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